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Elk River Municipal Utilities UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. —General Manager John Dietz—Chair Daryl Thompson—Vice Chair Al Nadeau—Trustee MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: July 17, 2012 4.1 SUBJECT: Power Supply Options/Resource Planning Update BACKGROUND: In September 2008, Connexus Energy terminated the 10-year rolling "all requirements"power contract with Elk River Municipal Utilities. In April 2010, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 1" of a resource planning study with a coalition which includes Central Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(CMMPA) as a participant. In September 2010, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2"of a resource planning study which includes the release of a Request For Proposal (RFP). The RFP was issued on November 15, 2010. In May 2011, the Utilities Commission authorized entering into "Phase 2b"of the resource planning study which will include risk assessment of the proposals. In addition to working with the Resource Planning Coalition, staff continues to explore other power supply options. DISCUSSION: On June 26, Commissioner Al Nadeau and I attended a Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA)board meeting and will be attending their annual meeting on July 24. On July 11, Staff attended a Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency(SMMPA) board meeting. Staff looks to attend a Missouri River Energy Services (MRES)board meeting in the near future. Staff has previously attended CMMPA annual meetings. The purpose for attending these meetings is to get a feel for the type and functionality of their governing bodies. An update will be provided at the meeting. ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. RPPowtaEO er Page 1 of 1 NATURE Reliable Public £ Power Provider P n w r n r r T n S r n v r